California gubernatorial debate held with eight candidates competing
Eight candidates for California governor participated in a 90-minute debate at Pomona College on Tuesday, including Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Matt Mahan, Chad Bianco, Tony Thurmond, and Antonio Villaraigosa. The debate was described as energetic and at times chaotic, with candidates speaking over one another and moderators warning they would cut microphones. The event took place days before ballots began arriving and followed former Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.
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Coverage splits on debate quality: Examiner and NY Post emphasize chaos and combativeness, while CNN and The Hill frame it as candidates struggling for standout moments in an unsettled field.
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“California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate” · The Hill
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